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Buxtehude: Trio Sonatas, Op. 1 & 2

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Details

Composer
Dietrich Buxtehude
Artist
Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Nov 21, 2025
Catalog #
BRI96288
UPC
5028421962887

About

The key to Buxtehude's trio sonatas, both for performers and for listeners, is an awareness of the stylus fantasticus which German composers of the late 17th and early 18th centuries developed in response to the new freely inventive style of Italian composers such as Claudio Merulo and Girolamo Frescobaldi. 'It is the most free and unrestrained method of composing,' wrote one contemporary theorist. 'It is bound to nothing, neither to any words nor to a melodic subject, instituted to display genius and to teach the hidden design of harmony and the ingenious composition of harmonic phrases and fugues.' The seven sonatas in each of these collections, published in Hamburg in 1696, offer a continuous succession of short movements, up to eight per sonata, which alternate between slow and fast tempi, and improvisatory and contrapuntal textures, dominated by a dazzling array of ostinato variations which embed the melodies in the listener's consciousness. We encounter witty solos, dialogues and conversations, sublime suspensions, jaunty syncopations and occasional excursions into strange and modal harmony. The expressive range is accordingly wide, venturing in Op.1 No.6 into a D minor realm of darkness and desperation. The musicians on this new recording of Buxtehude's trio sonatas are experienced and skilful practitioners of Baroque style, with an impressive catalogue of albums on Brilliant Classics to their credit. Valerio Losito has recorded the violin sonatas of Scarlatti, Telemann and Tessarini, among others, while Simone Stella has made complete surveys of the organ and harpsichord output by Froberger and Pachelbel - 'performed with natural flair, especially with respect to clarifying counterpoint' (Gramophone). Simone Stella introduces these fascinating works, milestones in the history of German-Baroque chamber music, with an extensive booklet essay. This is 'music full of lyrically delicate, sorrowful, and dramatic emotions,' he says, 'as well as melodious, harmonically gratifying, and full of vitality, a world of sound that consecrates him as a unique genius in the Pantheon of Music.' - Dietrich Buxtehude (c. 1637-1707) was a prominent German-Danish composer and organist of the Baroque period, renowned for his influence on later composers such as J.S. Bach and Handel. Best known for his sacred vocal music and virtuosic organ works, Buxtehude also wrote a substantial body of chamber music. - Published in 1694 and 1696 respectively, Buxtehude's Trio Sonatas comprise two sets of seven sonatas each. On this recording they are played with one violin, viola da gamba and harpsichord. These works represent a blend of German counterpoint and Italianate style. The sonatas are notable for their variety of forms, including fugal sections, dance movements, and expressive slow passages, the inventive use of harmony and rhythmic vitality reflecting the lively spirit of the early Baroque. The Op.1 and 2 sonatas are among the earliest significant instrumental works in Northern Germany, and they contributed to the development of the sonata genre. - Played by three foremost representatives of the Italian Historically Informed Performance Practice: Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann (viola da gamba) and Simone Stella. Valerio Losito successfully recorded for Brilliant Classics works by Tessarini, Veracini, Dal Barba, Telemann and Alessandro Scarlatti.

Tracklist 50 tracks

  1. 1 Vivace - Lento - 02:25
    Track
    1
    Title
    Vivace - Lento -
    Duration
    02:25
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  2. 2 Allegro - Adagio - 03:07
    Track
    2
    Title
    Allegro - Adagio -
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  3. 3 Andante - 01:52
    Track
    3
    Title
    Andante -
    Duration
    01:52
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  4. 4 Grave - Presto 02:52
    Track
    4
    Title
    Grave - Presto
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  5. 5 Lento - Vivace - 03:25
    Track
    5
    Title
    Lento - Vivace -
    Duration
    03:25
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  6. 6 Adagio - Allegro - 01:35
    Track
    6
    Title
    Adagio - Allegro -
    Duration
    01:35
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  7. 7 Largo - Arioso 03:08
    Track
    7
    Title
    Largo - Arioso
    Duration
    03:08
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  8. 8 Adagio - 02:10
    Track
    8
    Title
    Adagio -
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  9. 9 Allegro - 01:56
    Track
    9
    Title
    Allegro -
    Duration
    01:56
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  10. 10 Lento - Vivace - 03:34
    Track
    10
    Title
    Lento - Vivace -
    Duration
    03:34
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  11. 11 Largo - Presto - Adagio 03:16
    Track
    11
    Title
    Largo - Presto - Adagio
    Duration
    03:16
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  12. 12 Vivace - Allegro - 05:11
    Track
    12
    Title
    Vivace - Allegro -
    Duration
    05:11
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  13. 13 Lento - Allegro 03:36
    Track
    13
    Title
    Lento - Allegro
    Duration
    03:36
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  14. 14 Vivace - 01:38
    Track
    14
    Title
    Vivace -
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  15. 15 Violino solo - Allegro - 02:17
    Track
    15
    Title
    Violino solo - Allegro -
    Duration
    02:17
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  16. 16 Largo - Allegro - 02:53
    Track
    16
    Title
    Largo - Allegro -
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  17. 17 Adagio - Allegro 02:52
    Track
    17
    Title
    Adagio - Allegro
    Duration
    02:52
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  18. 18 Grave - Allegro - 02:37
    Track
    18
    Title
    Grave - Allegro -
    Duration
    02:37
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  19. 19 Con discretione - Adagio (- Con discretione) - Adagio - 02:57
    Track
    19
    Title
    Con discretione - Adagio (- Con discretione) - Adagio -
    Duration
    02:57
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  20. 20 Vivace (- Con discretione) - Adagio - 01:53
    Track
    20
    Title
    Vivace (- Con discretione) - Adagio -
    Duration
    01:53
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  21. 21 Poco presto - Poco adagio - Presto - Lento 03:00
    Track
    21
    Title
    Poco presto - Poco adagio - Presto - Lento
    Duration
    03:00
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  22. 22 Allegro - Largo - 02:41
    Track
    22
    Title
    Allegro - Largo -
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  23. 23 Presto - Vivace - Adagio - 02:12
    Track
    23
    Title
    Presto - Vivace - Adagio -
    Duration
    02:12
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  24. 24 Poco presto - Lento - Prestissimo 02:06
    Track
    24
    Title
    Poco presto - Lento - Prestissimo
    Duration
    02:06
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  25. 25 Allegro - 01:18
    Track
    25
    Title
    Allegro -
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  26. 26 Adgio - Allegro - 02:29
    Track
    26
    Title
    Adgio - Allegro -
    Duration
    02:29
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  27. 27 Grave - 01:59
    Track
    27
    Title
    Grave -
    Duration
    01:59
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  28. 28 Vivace - Lento - 01:21
    Track
    28
    Title
    Vivace - Lento -
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  29. 29 Poco adagio - Presto 02:09
    Track
    29
    Title
    Poco adagio - Presto
    Duration
    02:09
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  30. 30 Adagio - Allegro - Largo - 03:52
    Track
    30
    Title
    Adagio - Allegro - Largo -
    Duration
    03:52
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  31. 31 Arietta, Parte I-X - 07:02
    Track
    31
    Title
    Arietta, Parte I-X -
    Duration
    07:02
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  32. 32 Largo - Vivace 02:24
    Track
    32
    Title
    Largo - Vivace
    Duration
    02:24
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  33. 33 Vivace - Lento - 02:59
    Track
    33
    Title
    Vivace - Lento -
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  34. 34 Allegro - Lento - 01:32
    Track
    34
    Title
    Allegro - Lento -
    Duration
    01:32
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  35. 35 Andante - 04:19
    Track
    35
    Title
    Andante -
    Duration
    04:19
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  36. 36 Grave - Gigue 03:31
    Track
    36
    Title
    Grave - Gigue
    Duration
    03:31
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  37. 37 Poco adagio - 01:30
    Track
    37
    Title
    Poco adagio -
    Duration
    01:30
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  38. 38 Allegro - Lento - 02:23
    Track
    38
    Title
    Allegro - Lento -
    Duration
    02:23
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  39. 39 3/4 - Vivace 04:52
    Track
    39
    Title
    3/4 - Vivace
    Duration
    04:52
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  40. 40 Allegro - 01:00
    Track
    40
    Title
    Allegro -
    Duration
    01:00
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  41. 41 Violino Solo - Concitato - 03:35
    Track
    41
    Title
    Violino Solo - Concitato -
    Duration
    03:35
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  42. 42 Adagio: Viola da gamba solo - 01:15
    Track
    42
    Title
    Adagio: Viola da gamba solo -
    Duration
    01:15
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  43. 43 Allegro - Adagio - 01:37
    Track
    43
    Title
    Allegro - Adagio -
    Duration
    01:37
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  44. 44 6/4 - Poco presto 02:40
    Track
    44
    Title
    6/4 - Poco presto
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  45. 45 Grave - Vivace - 03:28
    Track
    45
    Title
    Grave - Vivace -
    Duration
    03:28
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  46. 46 Adagio - Poco presto - Lento - 03:59
    Track
    46
    Title
    Adagio - Poco presto - Lento -
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  47. 47 Allegro 01:54
    Track
    47
    Title
    Allegro
    Duration
    01:54
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  48. 48 Adagio - 4/4 - 03:33
    Track
    48
    Title
    Adagio - 4/4 -
    Duration
    03:33
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  49. 49 Lento - Vivace - 02:48
    Track
    49
    Title
    Lento - Vivace -
    Duration
    02:48
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella
  50. 50 Largo - Allegro 03:11
    Track
    50
    Title
    Largo - Allegro
    Duration
    03:11
    Composer
    Dieterich Buxtehude
    Performer
    Valerio Losito, Bettina Hoffmann, Simone Stella